1
as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
watched a film on the Hopi Indians at the multicultural center
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in filmmaking
the art or business of making a movie
learned about some of the special-effects techniques used in film
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to videotape
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of film
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Kirby played the title role in the film, starring with the all New Zealander cast of John Rhys-Davies (LOTR), Lucy Lawless (Xena, Warrior Princess), Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords), and Termuera Morrison (Star Wars).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
McGowan plans to film LeVasseur’s 70th high school reunion at the Frederick Gunn School in June.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for film
Noun
In 2013, Lozzi stood outside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to protest a screening of the HBO film Phil Spector and claimed the project implied Clarkson had committed suicide.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Kirby played the title role in the film, starring with the all New Zealander cast of John Rhys-Davies (LOTR), Lucy Lawless (Xena, Warrior Princess), Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords), and Termuera Morrison (Star Wars).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The judge ordered the camera operator not to film Robinson for the remainder of the hearing.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
McGowan plans to film LeVasseur’s 70th high school reunion at the Frederick Gunn School in June.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for film
Recent Examples of Synonyms for film
Noun
-
YouTube provided the same possibilities for video sharing, creating a giant library of video content from amateurs, ranging from highly produced and edited amateur movies to recordings of users simply talking into the camera.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Original movies and premium formats are drawing crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Following The Staircase docuseries and show, Margaret produced a documentary, Subject, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival and shed light on the impact that documentary filmmaking can have on its subjects.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
-
It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Gallagher was sitting on the beach as Littrell videotaped Gallagher with his phone and came within a few inches of his face.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Thanks to a crazily unlikely accident, the researchers had witnessed a sperm-whale birth and had managed to videotape the entire event.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The documentary was considered advanced for its time; independent of its propagandistic qualities, its cinematic contributions were significant enough that much of what the film did for the first time is common now in filmmaking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Directed by Nico Ballesteros, who notably helmed the Ye documentary In Whose Name, YoungBoy’s film is packed with concert footage, behind-the-scenes production moments, and glimpses of the rapper’s home and family life between shows.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The next decade is about amplifying it, backing stories that matter, filmmakers who take risks, and cinema that can travel across borders without losing its soul.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
-
All residents have access to such resort-like perks as an infinity-edge pool, meditation garden, clubhouse with bar, cinema-style screening room and spa/fitness center.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Then be sure to read our guide to photographing shooting stars, along with our picks of the best cameras and lenses for imaging the night sky in 2026.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
-
Hubble first imaged this cosmic phenomenon in 1997 and revisited it with an improved camera.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Film.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/film. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
